It was almost inconceivable that a person could have been through so much and yet be functional. No wonder Akasha drank so heavily. She glanced at the woman walking beside her. She was so tiny and delicate, yet so strong. Jayden’s heart went out to her and she hoped she could be a worthy friend. When they arrived home, she watched Akasha step into Silas’s arms and felt a twinge of envy at the love they shared. So far, Razvan had never displayed more than a passing affection for her, only lust, and lately there had been little of that. Was it because of the excitement with Selena’s drama? Or had Hilda, that blonde vampire at the concert, been right after all and he was finished with her? Silas bent down to whisper in Akasha’s ear and her husky laugh made Jayden feel like an interloper. Without bothering to say goodnight, she left them in their own little world and headed downstairs. She needed a shower. She reeked of cigarette smoke from the bar. When she entered the room she and Razvan shared, Jayden heard the shower already running and her heart skipped a beat.
